Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

A couple from my hike at Amicalola Falls yesterday. Still having trouble with blown out skies, but I'm really enjoying these waterfall long exposures. I'm going to miss GA when school starts back up!

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TMaG82 wrote in post #18778979
Anyone have the Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.4? I see that it's on sale now for $499. Wondering how it performs, heard that it's better now with updated firmware.

I have it and like it a lot... have not updated the firmware. Here's a photo I took the other day with it:

TMaG82 wrote in post #18778979
Anyone have the Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.4? I see that it's on sale now for $499. Wondering how it performs, heard that it's better now with updated firmware.

I've got it, and IQ is generally very good wide open. Simply beautiful. I just dont use it as much due to the size and weight, noticeably heavier than the tamron 28-75, which I tend to prefer if I'm going to carry something that big.

AF is a bit more methodical and not winning any awards, but behaves like a native lens (except very low light). If you want beautiful soft bokeh with good sharpness, samyang really nailed it down, very reminiscent of the 85GM, striking a fantastic balance.

the great thing with the A9 in particular is the adaptability, the older tamron 70-200 vc works great adapted and only cost me 550ish? A legit 2.8 lens with reasonably good AF and decent IQ. Not looking for much more in a 70-200, it's too big and heavy for my liking. It is an option, maybe when my kids get older? I've got two young ones that prevent me from carrying too much gear. 70-200 is convenient as heck, that's for sure, and I hope that tamron makes a native E mount version, they have arguably the best third party implementation around, the AF far better on the tamron vs samyang or sigma. It's like a first party lens, works very well. Sigma 70-200 f2.8 sport + mc11 might be another viable option. I recall that was due to release this month sometime, and the month is nearly over!

TMaG82 wrote in post #18778979
Anyone have the Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.4? I see that it's on sale now for $499. Wondering how it performs, heard that it's better now with updated firmware.

Here's another photo I took the other day, except this one is taken at f/1.4

Anyone here use the C/Y 100-300 for landscapes? I’m looking for a landscape Tele zoom and the 100-400 GM is too expensive right now. Priority is image quality. Any other suggestions? Ideal budget is $500-$800.

KayakPhotos wrote in post #18779031
Anyone here use the C/Y 100-300 for landscapes? I’m looking for a landscape Tele zoom and the 100-400 GM is too expensive right now. Priority is image quality. Any other suggestions? Ideal budget is $500-$800.

Eddie has/had it. I'm sure someone else does too......?

KayakPhotos wrote in post #18779031
Anyone here use the C/Y 100-300 for landscapes? I’m looking for a landscape Tele zoom and the 100-400 GM is too expensive right now. Priority is image quality. Any other suggestions? Ideal budget is $500-$800.

Same here. Those are my top 2 choices. I do plan on renting the FE 70-200 f4 for my upcoming trip to DV.

My top choices (for now)

Sony 70-400g
Canon 70-300L
C/Y 100-300

Earlier, there was mention of how the grip is on the a7xx cameras. I've never had any difficulty or discomfort since I use a two-handed grip. I support the camera and lens primarily with my left hand cradled underneath and use my right hand held loosely to take the exposure and make adjustments to aperture, etc. I do have an "L" bracket for both my a7rII and a7rIII.

In this image, I'm focusing through my left eye as I am almost blind in my right. I'm holding my right hand loosely on the grip.

(I didn't add my sig in this shot )

Y’all need to get out more.... I can’t keep up with this thread lol

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18778951
You look solidly in control Vinz.
Like the mini-heliport
Wow sunset icing on the cakes.

well i never used the Return to home button. I always return and land manually. Yah i'm in control. Thank you.

I was walking around downtown shooting with the Siggy 105 for 2 hours, I'm never bothered by it's weight.

photos soon.

Mike/Seattle Speedster. Ronny, too, but I can't recall if he posts here or only on FM.

Superb results.

Looking at selling my a7rII and looking at other listings...how the hell do people keep their cameras so pristine?

mystik610 wrote in post #18779117
Looking at selling my a7rII and looking at other listings...how the hell do people keep their cameras so pristine?

They dont use them?
PM me when you get decided on it...my friend is still looking for one...